Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Student Clubs

C-GCC Animal Advocates: The purpose of this club is to unite students in effective advocacy for animals. We work to expose abuses of animals in today’s world while empowering students to take action for a more humane and compassionate world.Advisor: Nicole Childrose – Office: Room 201J, Main Building E-mailCo-Advisor: Patty Fitzgerald – Office: Room 314, Main Building E-mail

C-GCC Human Alliance Club: This club’s purpose is to provide a safe, comfortable place; promote wellness; spread awareness; and serve as a point of connection between LGBTQ + persons and allies and services for LGBTQ + persons in the community.Co-Advisor: Rachel Kappel – Office: Room 205B, Main Building E-mailCo-Advisor: Berne Bendel – Office: Room 113R, Main Building E-mail

Criminal Justice Club:This club encourages professionalism, education and training in the field of criminal justice among students.Co-Advisor: William DeLuca – Office: Room 201M, Main Building E-mailCo-Advisor: Frankie Beaver-Timmons – Office: Room 213A, Main Building E-mail

Health Promotion Club:This club provides the opportunity to strengthen professional development and peer support and serves the College community through health promotion and educational programs.Advisor: Cindy Engel – Office: Room 215F, Main Building E-mail

Human Services Club:This club promotes increased understanding of the field of Human Services through meetings, guest speakers, and participation in conferences. The club members also engage in service to the community.Advisor: Dawn DeFino – Office: Room 201P, Main Building E-mail

International Student Club:The International Student Club’s goal is to build a unity among students, to educate all students about cultural diversity, to provide academic and personal support, to encourage the principles of fellowship, self awareness, unity, self-determination, collective works and responsibility of tolerance. This club organizes events that foster the increase of knowledge and perspectives of diverse cultural concerns.Advisor: To Be Determined

Political Science Club:The Political Science Club was formed to help spread awareness on social justice issues facing communities at large. The club focuses on empowering students to create positive changes in our communities by making informed choices. The Political Science Club will work diligently, through monthly club meetings and hosting events to strive to reach equality and improve on the lives of others. Our goal is to increase awareness of human rights issues and influence the students at Columbia-Greene Community College to be socially conscious, politically aware and civically involved.Advisor: Nicole Childrose – Office: Room 201J, Main Building E-mail

Psychology Club: Students with an interest in psychology are encouraged to participate in this club <more information>Co-Advisor: Barbara Shaffer – Office: Room 201I, Main Building E-mail

Radio Club:This club is designed for students to participate in the operation, programming and promotion of an on-campus radio station. Production of radio programs, interviews and unique student driven content will be the focus of the club.Co-Advisor: Michael Gorman – Office: Room 102, Main Building E-mailCo-Advisor: Barbara Groll

Student Activities Board:This group provides social, cultural and educational opportunities for all members of the College community. The SAB programming includes speakers, parties, and special events. The SAB provides members with the experience of planning and implementing group events and activities.Advisor: David Cucinotta – Office: Room 302C, Main Building E-mail

Student Veteran Club:The purpose of this club is to provide an on-campus association for student military veterans to work together, advocate for veteran needs and provide comradery and services to the campus and local community. It is open only to registered students who are a military veteran. Proof of veteran status, such as DD214 or veterans card is required for membership.Co-Advisor: Kevin Kropp – Office: Room 203B, Main Building E-mailCo-Advisor: Patty Fitzgerald – Office: Room 314, Main Building E-mail

Honor Societies

Chi Gamma Chi:This chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is a national adult honor society which honors adult students who attain academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work.Advisor: Kevin Kropp – Office: Room 203B, Main Building E-mail

Student Government

Student Senate:The Student Government Organization (SGO) is made up of every registered student, both full-time and part-time. The governing body of the SGO is the Student Senate. The Senate is charged with the allocation of student activity fees to student clubs, organizations, and intercollegiate athletic teamsAdvisor: David Cucinotta – Office: Room 302C, Main Building E-mail